Tag: global oncology

ASCO23: Sylvester Cancer Experts Available for Interviews on a Wide Range of Topics

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In addition to presenting Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center research findings, Sylvester experts are available at ASCO to share perspectives on a wide variety of topics and studies ranging from breast cancer to sarcoma, prostate cancer, mesothelioma, melanoma, CNS tumors and more.

ASCO 23: Global Health Initiative is Ensuring Equitable Cancer Care Beyond South Florida’s Borders

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Dr. Gilberto Lopes will present information on the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition, a global initiative established by the Union for International Cancer Control and partners to reduce suffering and deaths from cancer in low- and lower middle-income countries by improving patient access to essential cancer medicine. The coalition includes academic medical, pharmaceutical companies, foundations and professional associations such as the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

International Collaboration to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Focuses on Resources for Children’s Cancers

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NCCN is working on new NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa, in collaboration with the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The organizations are part of Allied Against Cancer, a global multi-sector effort to improve resource-stratified access to life-saving cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa.